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CDC Report Highlights Current Trends in Opioid Prescriptions
The recently released CDC Annual Surveillance Report of Drug-Related Risks and Outcomes presents a clearer picture for how has opioid prescribing been trending in the last 3 years.
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Ultrasound Technology Could Enhance Cancer Drug Therapies
Researchers collaborate to test acoustic cluster therapy to improve treatment of pancreatic cancer.
4 Breast Cancer Studies Pharmacists Should Know About, Part 2
Over the years, a number of landmark clinical studies on the management of breast cancer have been published, sharpening how patients are treated today.
FDA Issues Refusal to File Letter for Major Depressive Disorder Drug
Once-daily, oral investigational depression drug shows insufficient evidence of overall efficacy upon preliminary review.
Vitamin Supplementation May Improve Blood Glucose Management
Long-term use of dietary supplements may improve C-reactive protein, HDL cholesterol, serum homocysteine, blood pressure, and incidence of diabetes.
Care Gaps Remain Despite Medicare Readmission Program Progress
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program established through the Affordable Care Act found to penalize facilities that serve a large number of minority patients.
Food for Thought: 3 Simple Solutions For Your Biggest Food Challenges
We have all heard, the phrase 'You are what you eat,' but what counts the most? Quantity? Quality? Total number of calories? Discover has the biggest impact on your health journey!
Every Job Is an Opportunity for Pharmacists
Stop complaining, and learn to develop a positive outlook and ways to shine at work.
Newer Specialty Drugs Have Led to a Need for Revised Coverage Strategies
HPV Education: Focus on Cancer
Education efforts are underway to improve HPV vaccination rates.
Mylan Introduces New Triple Combo Once-Daily HIV Treatment
Mylan hopes to launch its newest HIV drug combo at a discounted cost.
Trending News Today: California Sues Hospital Network Over High Health Care Costs
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: Researchers Discover Potential New Organ, Conduit for Cancer
Coffee, the Miracle Drink
Studies show multiple health benefts to enjoying a cup of coffee.
Newer Specialty Drugs Require Payers to Revise Coverage Strategies
CAR T-cell therapies and biosimilars require new strategies compared with traditional drugs.
Obesity Increases DNA Damage Among Patients with BRCA Mutations
Overweight patients with BRCA mutations may be more likely to develop breast cancer.
How Can Specialty Pharmacies Continue the Push Towards Value-Based Reimbursement?
Christopher W. Kennedy, MSM, Chief Operating Officer, Heritage Biologics, discusses how specialty pharmacies can implement value-based reimbursement.
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Antibiotics May Increase Heart Disease Risk in Older Women
Gut microbiota alternations have been linked to a variety of life-threatening disorders.
HIV Non-Disclosure Prosecution Fears Lower Testing Rates
Non-disclosure criminal prosecutions among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men have been increasing.
Humana Reports Significant Improvements in Medicare Healthy Days Measures
Besides tracking the Healthy Days metric, Humana has focused interventions around social determinants of health: food insecurity, loneliness, and social isolation.
Let's Talk About Parkinson's Disease
April is Parkinson's Disease awareness month, spotlighting this disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement.
How Much of Modern Pharmacy Practice Is Wrong?
Ruminations on governing body recommendations and guidelines that dictate what pharmacists do.
Viagra Shown to Reduce Colorectal Cancer in Mice
The prescription medication, primarily known as an erectile dysfunction treatment, decreased tumors in the rodents by 50%.
7 Tips to Conquer Presentation Anxiety
The role of the pharmacist is constantly evolving, and public speaking opportunities can showcase your expertise.
New Classification Standards Will Highlight National Rosacea Month
In 2018, the National Rosacea Society's focus will be around new classification standards.
Using Vitamin Supplementation to Help Lower Blood Glucose
A number of complementary and alternative medications can potentially lower blood sugar, and many patients with diabetes look at these substances as more natural than synthetic drugs.
Health Agencies Warn Against Synthetic Cannabinoids
Multiple incidences of severe bleeding prompted has prompted the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to issue a warning this week about the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids.
4 Osteoporosis Prevention Counseling Points
Genetics and lifestyle factors play an important role in determining a person's risk of developing osteoporosis.
Type 2 Diabetes: Moving the Treatment Landscape Forward
Patient Adherence in Type 2 Diabetes